Monday, June 27, 2011

Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (Dover Science Books)

Descartes' Dream: The World According to Mathematics (Dover Science Books) Review



These provocative essays take a modern look at the 17th-century thinker's dream, examining the influences of mathematics on society, particularly in light of technological advances. They survey the conditions that elicit the application of mathematic principles; the applications' effectiveness; and how applied mathematics transform perceptions of reality. 1987 edition.


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